Georgia opens parliament building in Kutaisi
- 12 years ago
Georgia's president has officially opened the country's new parliament as it celebrates independence day - but it's not in the capital Tbilisi.
The building, in Georgia's second city of Kutaisi, is also not quite ready yet. The controversial structure cost some $100m and aims to revive the post-industrial city. But critics say the move aims to sideline the parliament.
Giorgi Badridze, Georgia's ambassador to the UK, explains why the president decided to move the parliament.
The building, in Georgia's second city of Kutaisi, is also not quite ready yet. The controversial structure cost some $100m and aims to revive the post-industrial city. But critics say the move aims to sideline the parliament.
Giorgi Badridze, Georgia's ambassador to the UK, explains why the president decided to move the parliament.